Latest earthquakes near Brăila today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brăila, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brăila? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brăila, it will show up within minutes.
Brăila Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brăila in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Brăila in 2015. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Brăila that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brăila in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Brăila during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 102 | 95.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Brăila
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brăila occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) west-northwest of Brăila, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brăila in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 131 kilometers (81 mi) west-northwest of Brăila. It is the strongest earthquake near Brăila in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Brăila in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Brăila.
Nearest earthquakes from Brăila
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Brăila. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Brăila.
When was the last earthquake in Brăila?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Brăila on the night of May 6, 2024 at 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 128km west-northwest of Brăila at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brăila in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brăila?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Brăila on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 131km west-northwest of Brăila at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brăila since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brăila?
In the past 10 years, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brăila. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
